Part time Class Teacher (Year 2) - Maternity Cover

Chorlton Park Primary; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Chorlton Park Primary in Manchester is seeking a qualified KS1 teacher for a fixed-term, part-time role (3 days per week) starting 4 January 2027. A QTS is required, with experience of KS1 curriculum and supporting SEND/EAL learners.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, able to collaborate with families and colleagues, and willing to contribute to wider school life within the CLIC Co-operative Trust community.

Qualifications

• Experience in KS1 teaching and a solid understanding of the KS1 curriculum.
• Ability to support children with SEND and EAL needs effectively.
• Excellent communication with pupils, parents and staff; proactive teamwork.
• Willingness to participate in wider aspects of school life and CPD.

Skills

KS1 experience

KS1 curriculum knowledge

Strong communication

SEND & EAL experience

Education

QTS

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Hours: Part Time, 3 days per week

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: QTS

Start Date: 4th January 2027

Salary: £34,068 - £46,939 per annum

Chorlton Park is a happy and inclusive inner-city school with high aspirations for all our children. We are part of the CLIC Co-operative Trust with six other local primary schools.

The core vision of CLIC is Changing Lives In Collaboration: ‘Together We Make The Difference’ and our values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Kindness, Fairness and Empathy underpin everything that we do.

Applications are invited from teachers who:

• Have children at the heart of all they do
• Have experience of working in KS1
• Have a sound understanding of the KS1 curriculum
• Are excellent practitioners who can adapt to meet need, including SEND and EAL
• Are kind
• Have high expectations of the children and of themselves
• Are excellent communicators who are committed to being proactive in working in positive partnership with all stakeholders
• Be willing to involve themselves in, and support, the wider aspects of school life
• Embrace high quality continuous professional development

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation